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Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,105

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $7,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,641

Ford Escape Titanium   
Difference: $5,204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelEscapeTaurusTaurus
TrimTitaniumLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,250 $32,155 $38,155
Base Invoice $27,935 $29,635 $35,025
Navigation system 795 1,850 1,550
Adaptive cruise control 595 1,195 1,195
All-weather floor mats 75 75 75
Panoramic sunroof 1,495    
Remote start   425 425
Sunroof   995  
Package 303A   2,800  
Package 402A     3,100
Navigation system 755 1,610 1,349
Adaptive cruise control 565 1,040 1,040
All-weather floor mats 71 65 65
Panoramic sunroof 1,420    
Remote start   398 398
Sunroof   866  
Package 303A   2,436  
Package 402A     2,697
Options (change) 2,960 7,340 6,345
Options (change) 2,811 6,415 5,549
Destination 895 795 795
Total Price $33,105 $40,290 $45,295
Total Invoice $31,641 $36,845 $41,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,824
Model Year201720122012
ModelEscapeTaurusTaurus
TrimTitaniumLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine179hp I4263hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 10390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/45-19255/45-19
Total Price$33,105$40,290$45,295
Adjustments for Features-1,6950-2,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,410$40,290$43,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,780
Total Invoice$31,641$36,845$41,369
Adjustments for Features-1,6200-2,032
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,021$36,845$39,337
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,492

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Features Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201720122012
ModelEscapeTaurusTaurus
TrimTitaniumLimitedSHO
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Curve control$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Aux input $50$50
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog lights$125  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,375$4,680$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$0$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6200-2,032

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Escape vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20172012
ModelEscapeTaurus
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.9 in112.9 in
Length178.1 in202.9 in
Width72.4 in76.2 in
Height66.3 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,553 lb.4,016 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.7 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.4 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.0 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.0 ft320.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Package 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75029%
Total Not Requested182571%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested140044%
Total Not Requested175056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
HD radio50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%

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